Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Ajmer(F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Capsicum yards.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Capsicum is about 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 48.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,600 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Ajmer(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,700. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Capsicum well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Ajmer(F&V) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.